Lamp-chimney rack



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SPECECATIQN forming part of Letters Patent No. 303,235, dated August 12, 1884.

Application filed December 11.1883. (Nomodehl `ney Rack, oi' which the following is a speci'r cation, reference being had to the accompanying drawings.

4T his invention relates to racks or :ases lor holding and exhibiting lamp-chimneys; and ithas for its object toprovide a simple, inexpensive, and convenient rack or case, which will he adapted to turn or revolve, and also contain various'sizes and shapes ot'ehimneys, all as hereinafter fully set fort-h, and particularly pointed out in the claims.

in the accompanying drawings, Figure i is a perspectiie view of my improved revolving rack or case. Fig. 2 is asectional view of the same.

Lilie letters refer to corresponding both figures.

Referring to the drawings, A designatcsthe hase of my improved rack or case provided with drawers B, onefor containing lamp-burn` ers and the other containing Wicks.

C designates a rod fitted in the hase and extending upward, a rack or case, D, being journaled on said rod,so as to turn or revolve Said rack or case com prises a series ol" shelves, E, formed of outer horizontal rods, T, united at their ends to the corner wires or posts F, and wires G, arranged in rows extending in opposite directions so as to cross each other, the ends of the wires G be parts in ing secured to the rods T. vAs shown, each of the rows consists of tivo wires at short distances apart, to form the sides of square' openings or spaces H,through which the lower ends of the chimneys are passed, the hulges of one chimney resting at one side on one of the wires forming the rows, and the bulges ofthe adjacent chimn cy resting on 'the other wire of the same row. In` this manner the chimneys will he supported in an upright position, and will not interfere with each other, the shelves he `ing open to permit free' access thereto. The top of the rack or case is composed of a Wire netting, I, secnrcdto a supporting-frame, J, attached to the upper ends of corner-Wires F, an ornamental rai1ing,K ,hein g secured around and above the said frame J, and preventing any chimneys that may he placed upon the netting I from rolling oif. A portion of the Wire-netting l is eut ont in the center to al; low the passage of extensions X, of the corner Wires or rods F of the rack, said extensions heing connectedtogether and having a down ivardlyextending portion, Y, which is itted in the slotted upper end of the pivot-rod C, the turning of the rack causing the portion Y to revolve Within the upper end of the stationary rod C. A stand, L, is erected upon and secured to the top ot' the extensions X, a

vsn'tlicient space heilig left around the same to -ailoW placing of odd sizes of chimneys upon the netting I, a series of spring-clamps or holders, M, being tted in the stand L, and adapted to hold a corresponding number ol' Argandor other chimneys. It will be seen that each ot' the shelves E, arranged to hold differentsizes or shapes of chimneys, and for the same purpose as many more shelves may .be added as found desi ralole.

The operation of my invention will he readily understood from the foregoing description, taken in connection with the annexed dran-'- ings. The shelves E of the racl; or case may he filled with various sizes of chimneys by passing the lower port-ions ofthe same through the openings Il until the bulges of the chimncys press the Wires G outward,the said chimneys being thereby held securely from slipping or Working out of place. After the shelves (which may 'he of any number desired) are filled with the various sizes and shapes of chimneys, any odd sizes may he placed upon the netting l and the Argand chimneys secured upon their clamps or holders M, and thus the case or rack is in position for use.

By means of the above-described rack or case any size or shape of lamp-chimney may be held in place so as to he readily accessible, While all danger of breaking them will be ohviated. The turning or revolving of the rack permits ready and tree access to any point for the purpose of withdrawing any particular chimney, and it also affords a very desirable means for exhibiting or displaying the chimneys for advertising effect.

The advantages of my invention are nuinen ous; hut they need not he particularly recited here.

The revolving rack or holder will form a roo tions maybe made without departing from the spirit or scope of my invention. It will also be seen that my improved revolving rack or case .is simple and durable in construction, inexpensive to manufacture, and efficient in use, forming a very convenient rack for holding and displaying chimneys.

Having described my invention, I claim- 1. In alamp-chiinney rack, the base, in combination with the rack or case, comprising upf right corner wires or posts and shelves attached to the posts at suitable intervals, and comprising outer horizontal rods united at their ends to the posts, and wires arranged in rows extending in opposite directions, so as to cross each other and connect the rods, each row consisting` of two .wires at suitable distances apart to form the sides of square openings, through which the lower ends of the chimneys are passed, the bulges of one chimney resting at one side on one ofthe wires forming the rows, and the bul ges of the adjacent chimney resting on the other Wire of the same row, as set forth.

2. In a lamp-chimney rack, the base provided with an upwardly-extending pivot-rod, iu combination with the journaled rack or case formed with a series ot" shelves, the corner- 4 wires of the case or rack being provided with upward extensions connected together, said extensions having a downwardlyextending portion which is journaled in the slotted upper end of the stationary pivot-rod, as set forth.

3. In a lamp-chimney rack or case, the base, in combination with the journaled rack or case formed with a series of shelves, E, the cornerwires of the rack being provided with extensions X, and a stand, L, erected upon the extensions and provided with spring-clamps M, to receive a suitable number of chimneys, as set forth l 4. In alamp-chimney rack or Case, the base, in combination with the journaled rack or case, comprising the corner wires or posts, shelves united at intervals to the posts, asupportingframe, J, attached to the upper ends of the posts, a netting secured to the supporting frame, an ornamental railing secured around and above the said frame, extensions X of the corner wires or posts projecting through an opening in the center of the netting, a stand or platform erected upon the extensions and provided with clamps M, to receive asuitable number of chimneys, the inclosed space around the stand providing room for odd sizes of chimneys, as set forth. t

In testimony that I claim thc foregoing as my own I have hereto afxcd my signature in presence of two witnesses.

JACOB PHOCION KLOTZ. Witnesses:

A. W. GLnAsoN, lJol-nv RYAN. 

